From September 18-20, 2019, METAL+METALLURGY THAILAND 2019 was successfully held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center. More than 200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions participated in the exhibition, and visitors from 32 countries and regions attended, including China, Thailand, US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, Canada, Spain, Malaysia, Philippine, Indonesia, India, Vietnam...

The Indian foundry industry is set to double its growth rate in the next five years due to opening up of defence, railways and aerospace areas for the private sector, prompting the government to relax foreign direct investment norms, said the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) on Sunday. In a statement issued at the conclusion of the 67th Indian Foundry Congress (IFC) at the India Expo Mart in...

Foundries should collaborate with research and development agencies and make available technologies to the units in the MSME sector, said Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, deputy chairman, CII - Southern region. At the inaugural of the two-day foundry conclave organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Institute of Indian Foundrymen here on Friday, Mr. Jayavarthanavelu said that in any...

Economic Times reported that Indian foundry units use sensors and reclaimed sand in production One of the emerging trends in the Indian foundry industry is that some players have started using sensors and data analytics to optimise the use of materials and also reclamation of used sand. An official of industry body, the Institute of Indian Foundrymen said the industry is also looking at putting up a common...

Sector needs $8 bn investment to support Make in India initiative: IIF official Indian foundries have to produce 25 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes of castings a year in the next 10 years to support the Make in India initiative, according to a top industry official. “This can be achieved by creating additional capacity and improving productivity,” said Sanjay Shroff, vice president, The Institute...

Business Burea THE Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) Nagpur Chapter organised the annual chapter meeting recently. In the meeting, members elected the new body members. R G Paranjpe was elected as the new Chairman for the term 2018-19. Furthermore, the newly elected office bearers were Saurabh Mohta, Vice-Chairman, Gautam Roy, Secretary, Hardik Doshi, Treasurer and Gautam Khosla, Joint Secretary....

Dear IIF Family and Foundrymen ! It has been an honour and privilege to serve as your President during this past year. Journey which started as a kid and after that as an ordinary member on 16th Sept,1993 is coming to an end after 35 years at the highest position of the Institute. I have enjoyed every minute of my association with IIF from Chapter Council Member to the Presidentship and felt inspired...

Railways, defence, infrastructure sectors to be key drivers The Indian foundry industry, which is worth $18 billion in revenue, is looking at doubling capacity in a few years with incremental demand projected to come from the railways and defence sectors, according to a top industry executive. “There is vast potential for growth,” said Amish Panchal, president, The Institute of Indian Foundrymen...